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The '''Aquaculture Stewardship Council''' (ASC) is an independent [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit organisation]] and [[labelling]] organization that establishes protocol on [[seafood]] while |
The '''Aquaculture Stewardship Council''' (ASC) is an independent [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit organisation]] and [[labelling]] organization that establishes protocol on [[seafood]] while ensuring [[Sustainability|sustainable]] [[aquaculture]]. The ASC provides sustainable aquaculture producers with labelling to show consumers that the seafood they are purchasing is sustainable for the environment. |
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The Aquaculture Stewardship Council was founded in 2010 by the [[World Wide Fund for Nature]] (WWF |
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council was founded in 2010 by the [[World Wide Fund for Nature]] (WWF).<ref>[http://www.asc-aqua.org/index.cfm?act=tekst.item&iid=2&lng=1 About the Aquaculture Stewardship Council], www.asc-aqua.org (page visited on 14 November 2015).</ref> According to their website, the ASC's Vision is "[a] world where aquaculture plays a major role in supplying food and social benefits for mankind whilst minimizing negative impacts on the environment"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.asc-aqua.org/about-us/about-the-asc/|title=About the ASC|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>. Their mission is "[to] transform aquaculture towards environmental sustainability and social responsibility using efficient market mechanisms that create value across the chain."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.asc-aqua.org/about-us/about-the-asc/|title=About the ASC|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> |
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==Personnel== |
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The ASC's CEO is Chris Ninnes <ref>{{cite web|title=Chris Ninnes|url=https://www.asc-aqua.org/team-member/nick/}}</ref>. He was appointed in October, 2011. In February 2016, Aldin Hilbrands, Meghan Jeans, Scott Nichols, and Ling Cao joined the ASC Supervisory Board.<ref>{{cite web|title=ASC Appoints Four New Members to Supervisory Board|url=https://www.asc-aqua.org/news/latest-news/asc-appoints-four-new-members-to-supervisory-board/}}</ref> |
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==Accreditation Process== |
==Accreditation Process== |
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The standards of the ASC have been set by the |
The standards of the ASC have been set by the Aquaculture Dialogues, an organization under the WWF that has over 2,000 members. Their members include farmers, processors and retailers along with [[Non-governmental organizations]] and government agencies.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)|url=http://asiasolidarity.org/2015/08/an-analysis-of-the-aquaculture-stewardship-council-draft-standards-for-shrimp-aquaculture/|website=Asia Solidarity against Industrial Aquaculture|accessdate=23 February 2018}}</ref> In order for something to be certified by the ASC a series of criteria must be completed including pre-assessment, on-site farm audit and an audit report. Any aquaculture farmer is eligible to be certified by the ASC as long as they farm a species that the ASC inspects. |
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Species verified by the ASC include [[abalone]], [[bivalves]], [[pangasius]], and [[salmon]].<ref>https://www.scsglobalservices.com/services/aquaculture-stewardship-council-asc</ref> There are organizations that work under the banner of the ASC on a more regional basis, such as the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) who operate in [[Ecuador]] and use the ASC's standards for their members. While the ASC is |
Species verified by the ASC include [[abalone]], [[bivalves]], [[pangasius]], and [[salmon]].<ref>https://www.scsglobalservices.com/services/aquaculture-stewardship-council-asc</ref> There are organizations that work under the banner of the ASC on a more regional basis, such as the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) who operate in [[Ecuador]] and use the ASC's standards for their members. While the ASC is not directly involved, the SSP incorporates their policies of water quality, traceability and [[anti-biotic]] usage.<ref>{{cite news|last1=White|first1=Cliff|title=With an eye on India, Ecuador launches Sustainable Shrimp Partnership|url=https://www.seafoodsource.com/seafood-expo-north-america-2018/with-an-eye-on-india-ecuador-launches-sustainable-shrimp-partnership|accessdate=13 March 2018|publisher=Seafood Source}}</ref> |
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==Criticism== |
==Criticism== |
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Despite policies by the ASC baring [[child labour]] there have been many reported cases of child labour in the processing of [[tiger shrimp]]. The ASC reportedly have continued to certify shrimp which has been know to have been harvested illegally by children. Issues have also arisen regarding [[labelling]] provided by the ASC. The ASC has in the past ignored health code violations and provided labels such as ethical and [[organic]] despite |
Despite policies by the ASC baring [[child labour]] there have been many reported cases of child labour in the processing of [[tiger shrimp]]. The ASC reportedly have continued to certify shrimp which has been know to have been harvested illegally by children. Issues have also arisen regarding [[labelling]] provided by the ASC. The ASC has in the past ignored health code violations and provided labels such as ethical and [[organic]] despite controversy with the harvesting of the food.<ref>{{cite web|title=An Analysis of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council Standards for shrimp aquaculture (ASC)|url=http://www.accreditation-services.com/programs/asc|website=Accreditation Services International|accessdate=13 February 2018}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The ASC had originally planned to reward sustainable and responsible fish farmers, such as the [[Marine Stewardship Council]] has for open ocean fishing. However, the ASC's standards were seen as "strict" to some major corporations. <ref>{{cite web|title=Shrimp Farms' Tainted Legacy Is Target of Certification Drive|url=https://e360.yale.edu/features/shrimp_farms_tainted_legacy_is_target_of_certification_drive}}</ref> |
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== Certification == |
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| ⚫ | The ASC had originally planned to reward sustainable and responsible fish farmers, such as the [[Marine Stewardship Council]] has for open ocean fishing. However, the ASC's standards were seen as "strict" to some major corporations. <ref>{{cite web|title=Shrimp |
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The ASC covers certifies different species groups which includes [[Tilapia]], [[Salmon]], [[Pangasius]], [[Bivalves]], [[Cobia]] and [[Shrimp]]. Certified ASC products are now available around the world, mostly notable in [[Austria]], [[Belgium]], [[Canada]], [[Czech Republic]], [[Denmark]], [[Finland]], [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Italy]], [[Hungary]], [[Luxembourg]], [[Netherlands]], [[Norway]], [[Slovenia]], [[Spain]], [[Sweden]], [[Switzerland]] and the [[United Kingdom]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Sustainability Watch - Chris Ninnes, Aquaculture Stewardship Council|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/1357037827| id={{ProQuest|1357037827}} }}</ref> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Marine Stewardship Council]] |
* [[Marine Stewardship Council]] |
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* [[Stewardship]] |
* [[Stewardship]] |
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* [[Aquaculture]] |
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== Notes and references == |
== Notes and references == |
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The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is an independent non-profit organisation and labelling organization that establishes protocol on seafood while ensuring sustainable aquaculture. The ASC provides sustainable aquaculture producers with labelling to show consumers that the seafood they are purchasing is sustainable for the environment. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council was founded in 2010 by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).[1] According to their website, the ASC's Vision is "[a] world where aquaculture plays a major role in supplying food and social benefits for mankind whilst minimizing negative impacts on the environment"[2]. Their mission is "[to] transform aquaculture towards environmental sustainability and social responsibility using efficient market mechanisms that create value across the chain."[3]
Personnel
[edit]The ASC's CEO is Chris Ninnes [4]. He was appointed in October, 2011. In February 2016, Aldin Hilbrands, Meghan Jeans, Scott Nichols, and Ling Cao joined the ASC Supervisory Board.[5]
Accreditation Process
[edit]The standards of the ASC have been set by the Aquaculture Dialogues, an organization under the WWF that has over 2,000 members. Their members include farmers, processors and retailers along with Non-governmental organizations and government agencies.[6] In order for something to be certified by the ASC a series of criteria must be completed including pre-assessment, on-site farm audit and an audit report. Any aquaculture farmer is eligible to be certified by the ASC as long as they farm a species that the ASC inspects. Species verified by the ASC include abalone, bivalves, pangasius, and salmon.[7] There are organizations that work under the banner of the ASC on a more regional basis, such as the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) who operate in Ecuador and use the ASC's standards for their members. While the ASC is not directly involved, the SSP incorporates their policies of water quality, traceability and anti-biotic usage.[8]
Criticism
[edit]Despite policies by the ASC baring child labour there have been many reported cases of child labour in the processing of tiger shrimp. The ASC reportedly have continued to certify shrimp which has been know to have been harvested illegally by children. Issues have also arisen regarding labelling provided by the ASC. The ASC has in the past ignored health code violations and provided labels such as ethical and organic despite controversy with the harvesting of the food.[9]
The ASC had originally planned to reward sustainable and responsible fish farmers, such as the Marine Stewardship Council has for open ocean fishing. However, the ASC's standards were seen as "strict" to some major corporations. [10]
Certification
[edit]The ASC covers certifies different species groups which includes Tilapia, Salmon, Pangasius, Bivalves, Cobia and Shrimp. Certified ASC products are now available around the world, mostly notable in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.[11]
See also
[edit]Notes and references
[edit]- ^ About the Aquaculture Stewardship Council, www.asc-aqua.org (page visited on 14 November 2015).
- ^ "About the ASC".
- ^ "About the ASC".
- ^ "Chris Ninnes".
- ^ "ASC Appoints Four New Members to Supervisory Board".
- ^ "Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)". Asia Solidarity against Industrial Aquaculture. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ https://www.scsglobalservices.com/services/aquaculture-stewardship-council-asc
- ^ White, Cliff. "With an eye on India, Ecuador launches Sustainable Shrimp Partnership". Seafood Source. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
- ^ "An Analysis of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council Standards for shrimp aquaculture (ASC)". Accreditation Services International. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ^ "Shrimp Farms' Tainted Legacy Is Target of Certification Drive".
- ^ "Sustainability Watch - Chris Ninnes, Aquaculture Stewardship Council". ProQuest 1357037827.
External links
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Category:Aquaculture Category:Seafood organizations Category:International environmental organizations Category:Environmental certification marks Category:Organizations established in 2010 Category:Utrecht (city)